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BF1shY t1_ito6xm9 wrote

Why do people hate jury duty? You get a day off of work, you get a break in your routine, yes it's a bit inconvenient, but you're doing good for the legal system and all those involved.

Not to mention if you get picked you may get free food, lodging, more days off of work, possible pay, maybe an interesting case.

Sit back, read a book, watch a show/movie, or derp around on social media and wait for your name to be called.

Am I missing any negatives?

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LackingUtility t1_itoif2u wrote

>Am I missing any negatives?

Your employer must pay your regular wages for the first 3 days of your service, but after that, you get $50 per day. If you get on a major trial, you could be there for weeks... and may not be able to afford it.

If you could stipulate going in that you're available for x days, that would probably relieve a lot of people and increase compliance.

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mikemerriman t1_itozpoz wrote

You’re not allowed to bring your electronics

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Explain_Like_Im_3 t1_itpka69 wrote

Well that’s not true at all

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mikemerriman t1_itrm8dg wrote

You can bring them to the holding area but not into court. The last time I had duty the holding area for your devices was suspect

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baxterstate t1_itqoj5x wrote

I was a juror on a domestic murder trial. Went home each night, no free food and they confiscated everyone’s phone during the trial. I wondered how would I’ve gotten properly compensated if I’d been self employed? I believe we should have a system of full time professional jurors who are trained in law and how to disregard lawyerly tactics. As it is, there are cases where it will be hard to find a jury who hasn’t heard of the case and has not made up their minds. Trained, professional jurors will be trained in setting aside their biases; sort of like if you take a debating class, you’re taught to switch sides and argue the opposing point of view.

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